Plot
South Korean film
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Why Watch This
Ryu Yeon‑su crafts a hauntingly intimate portrait of a teenage boy whose world revolves around the echoing tiles of a public pool. The film’s spare visual language and lingering shots turn ordinary water‑splashes into a meditation on loneliness, desire, and the search for identity.
Best For
Indie fans, Korean cinema lovers, Coming‑of‑age enthusiasts, Slow‑burn drama seekers, LGBTQ+ audience
The CinePearl Take
“Boy in the Pool” is anchored by a remarkably nuanced performance from its young lead, whose quiet stare carries the weight of unspoken trauma. Ryu’s direction is deliberately measured, allowing the pool’s ambient sounds to dictate the film’s rhythm, which can feel languid but ultimately deepens the emotional payoff. The recurring water motif serves as both a literal setting and a metaphor for the fluidity of memory and desire, making the film resonate long after
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Ryu Yeon-su
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- Released
- 14 May 2025
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- IMDb
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